Free guide — Manitoba
Register your out-of-province vehicle in Manitoba
Step-by-step guide for new Manitoba residents — inspection requirements, time limit, documents needed, and a free downloadable checklist.
Key facts at a glance
Agency
MPI / Autopac agents
Time limit
3 months
Inspection required
Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Insurance
Bundled with registration (MPI / Autopac agents)
Public insurance bundled
MPI (Manitoba Public Insurance) is Manitoba's public auto insurer. Registration and Autopac basic insurance are purchased together at any Autopac agent.
Time limit
3 months
You have 3 months from becoming a Manitoba resident to register your vehicle. Note: the deadline is officially described as "3 months," not 90 days.
Vehicle inspection
Certificate of Inspection (COI)
RequiredAn out-of-province Certificate of Inspection is accepted only from BC, AB, SK, ON, or QC. Note: Alberta's Mechanic Fitness Assessment (MFA) is NOT accepted -- an AB vehicle will still need a Manitoba COI.
Documents you'll need
- Temporary Registration Permit (from previous province)
- Proof of ownership (title/registration)
- Certificate of Inspection (COI)
- Manitoba driver's licence
Watch out for
An Alberta Mechanic Fitness Assessment (MFA) is NOT accepted as an equivalent to a Manitoba COI -- even though AB also requires an out-of-province inspection. An AB vehicle must get a full Manitoba Certificate of Inspection.
Your Manitoba registration checklist
Your Manitoba registration checklist
Step-by-step for Manitoba
Follow these steps in order. Download the PDF to keep an offline copy.
Watch out for
An Alberta Mechanic Fitness Assessment (MFA) is NOT accepted as an equivalent to a Manitoba COI -- even though AB also requires an out-of-province inspection. An AB vehicle must get a full Manitoba Certificate of Inspection.
Step 1 — Check your deadline
You have 3 months from becoming a Manitoba resident to register your vehicle. Note: the deadline is officially described as "3 months," not 90 days.
Step 2 — Gather your documents
Temporary Registration Permit (from previous province)
Proof of ownership (title/registration)
Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Manitoba driver's licence
Step 3 — Vehicle inspection
Certificate of Inspection (COI)
An out-of-province Certificate of Inspection is accepted only from BC, AB, SK, ON, or QC. Note: Alberta's Mechanic Fitness Assessment (MFA) is NOT accepted -- an AB vehicle will still need a Manitoba COI.
Step 4 — Register your vehicle
Visit MPI / Autopac agents
MPI / Autopac agentsRegistration and mandatory insurance are handled together in one visit
MPI (Manitoba Public Insurance) is Manitoba's public auto insurer. Registration and Autopac basic insurance are purchased together at any Autopac agent.
Province note
MPI (Manitoba Public Insurance) handles registration and Autopac insurance together at Autopac agents.
General information only — not legal or regulatory advice.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to register my out-of-province vehicle in Manitoba?
You have 3 months from becoming a Manitoba resident to register your vehicle. Note: the deadline is officially described as "3 months," not 90 days.
What inspection is required in Manitoba?
Manitoba requires a Certificate of Inspection (COI). An out-of-province Certificate of Inspection is accepted only from BC, AB, SK, ON, or QC. Note: Alberta's Mechanic Fitness Assessment (MFA) is NOT accepted -- an AB vehicle will still need a Manitoba COI.
Where do I register in Manitoba?
Register through MPI / Autopac agents. MPI (Manitoba Public Insurance) handles registration and Autopac insurance together at Autopac agents. Official MPI / Autopac agents page →
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